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Support WorkerSouthdown • Storrington, West Sussex, GB
Support Worker

Support Worker

Southdown • Storrington, West Sussex, GB
30+ days ago
Salary
£13.49 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Quick Apply
Job description

Description

Support people with learning disabilities to live full, happy lives.

Location: Bradbury Court, Storrington
Salary: £13.49 per hour plus allowances
Hours: 37 per week - Including working evenings, Bank Holidays and every other weekend
Allowances (dependent on working times):
  • Unsociable hours uplift: £4.51 extra per waking night shift
  • Sleep-in shifts: £61 per shift (10pm–7am)
  • Sleep-in disturbance: If disturbed for 1–4 hours, you get the unsociable hours uplift plus normal hourly pay for time worked. If disturbed for 4+ hours, you’re paid normal hourly rate for the entire shift plus the £4.51 allowance.

Who are we:

Southdown is a not-for-profit provider supporting 160 adults with learning and physical disabilities across Sussex. We run 23 supported living services and 4 residential care homes.


What you’ll be doing:

Are you passionate about making a real difference? We’re seeking a compassionate and adaptable Support Worker to help individuals live independently and with dignity. Your role involves encouraging clients to connect with their community through activities like walks, cinema, shopping, and café visits, alongside supporting daily living tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and personal care.

You’ll help build clients’ confidence and independence through empowering care in a rewarding role where no two days are the same.

Previous experience in roles such as Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurse, or Mental Health Care Worker is welcome but not essential, as full training will be provided.

The best thing about my job is the clients. Getting to know them, getting to know their characters and just enjoying life with them’ – Karen, Southdown Support Worker.


Service Description:
Bradbury Court is a supported living service for eight people with learning disabilities. The property is a converted barn with eight individual self-contained flats, as well as communal living areas. The property is a unique development on National Trust land near the village of Storrington in West Sussex.

Our clients are supported to lead active, fulfilling lives and are supported to make the most of their local community while developing each client’s choice, control and independence.


Perks and benefits:
  • Health cost cash-back scheme: access to our health insurance scheme which covers dental, optical, physical therapies and other medical treatments with the option to add greater levels of cover.
  • Interest-free loans: assistance with larger costs that arise such as tenancy deposits, season travel tickets or buying a car.
  • Access to the Easit Network: discounts and incentives on train, bus and car journeys such as 15% off eligible daily and season rail tickets.
  • Blue Light card: access to discount services for the social care sector with savings across thousands of online shops, restaurants, and high-street vendors.
  • Free advice and counselling service: confidential emotional support and practical guidance from our independent telephone service.
  • 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays (or paid time in lieu for any bank holidays worked)

Knowledge, skills and experience

What you need for the role:
  • A patient, empathetic approach
  • Completion of Southdown’s training in health & social care, moving and handling, Positive Behaviour Support, safeguarding, and health protocols
  • Willingness to support intimate and personal care needs
  • Enhanced DBS check (paid for by Southdown)
  • A full manual driving licence is required to operate service vehicles and support community access

What would be nice:
  • Experience supporting people with physical or cognitive disabilities, learning disabilities, or mental health issues
  • Experience handling challenging behaviour
  • Knowledge of medication administration and record-keeping
  • Previous professional or personal care experience
  • Familiarity with Makaton or other non-verbal communication methods
Additional Requirements (sometimes needed)
  • Physical ability to assist with mobility (e.g., pushing wheelchairs, supporting bathing) and participate in activities like long walks
  • Due to the nature of care, the post may sometimes be restricted to applicants of a particular sex in line with the Equality Act 2010, depending on client needs
Training:Full training is provided, so no prior experience is necessary. You’ll gain qualifications and develop your skills with the largest housing, care, and support provider in Sussex.


How to apply:Please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button and fill out our simple one-page application form.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and an appointment may be made before the advertisement is closed if a suitable candidate is identified.

We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Contact information:
Our online careers page has a list of helpful FAQs that you can view here. If you have any further questions, please get in touch with recruitment via email at jobs@southdown.org

We are a Disability Confident Employer and are fully committed to supporting Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and welcome applications from all candidates that meet our job specifications. If you feel there is a barrier that potentially prevents you from applying, do get in contact with us, as we are always happy to discuss (or arrange a discussion with the recruiting manager) to explore if any reasonable adjustments can be made to support your application.
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